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Bẹ́ẹ̀kọ́

[bẹ-ẹ-kọ]

adverb

LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. No
  2. This word is used to express negation or disagreement in a conversation.
Examples

Bẹ́ẹ̀kọ́, mi ò fẹ́.

No, I don't want.

Bẹ́ẹ̀kọ́, kò sí níbẹ̀.

No, he is not there.

Pronunciationbẹ-ẹ-kọ

Part of speechadverb

Registerneutral

Usage noteIt is used when responding to a question or statement with a negative answer.

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